Computer Network Security Degree (CNS)

Associate in Applied Science

This curriculum prepares graduates for employment as computer network security specialists in a business environment as it prepares learners for industry certification. All students must complete 23 credit hours of general education courses.

Requirements

First Semester

CIS 102	Career Essentials for CIS	3
CIS 161	Intro to Operating Systems	3
CIS 180	Fundamentals of PC Servicing	3
ENG 101	Rhetoric I	3
MAT 105	College Algebra	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

MAT 105: Or higher

ENG 101, MAT 105: These courses may be applied toward A.A.S. general education requirements.

Second Semester

CIS 132	Introduction to Networking	3
CIS 165	Network Security I	3
CIS 181	Computer Diagnosis & Service II	3
CPS 111	Business Computer Systems	3
	Humanities/Fine Arts Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

CPS 111, Humanities/Fine Arts Course: These courses may be applied toward A.A.S. general education requirements.

Third Semester

CIS 136	Server Configuration & Administration	4
CIS 133	Interconnect Network Devices I	3
CIS 175	Network Security II	3
ENG 102	Rhetoric II	3
	Or
SPE 101	Principles of Public Speaking	3
	Social/Behavioral Science Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

ENG 102, SPE 101, Social/Behavioral Science Course: These courses may be applied toward A.A.S. general education requirements.

Fourth Semester

BUS 111	Introduction to Business	3
CIS 233	Interconnecting Network Devices II	3
CIS 253	Successful Career & Life Stra	2
CIS 265		4
	Social/Behavioral Science Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Social/Behavioral Science Course: These courses may be applied toward A.A.S. general education requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 62

NOTE: Candidates for the Associate in Applied Science degree must earn a minimum of 23 semester hours in general education courses.